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Type | Knee Implant |
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Fixation | Cemented or cementless |
Manufacturer | Zimmer Biomet |
Material | Polyethylene |
Design | Anatomically designed |
Components | Femoral, Tibial, Patellar |
Sizing | Multiple sizes available |
Sterilization | Sterile |
Important general points regarding the use of Zimmer Patient Specific Instruments.
Steps for correctly positioning the femoral pin guide on the distal femur for accurate cuts.
Procedure for drilling and pinning the anterior medial and lateral pin holes using the guide.
Instructions for drilling the distal pin holes of the femoral pin guide without placing pins.
Securing the cutting head and performing the distal femoral resection.
Procedure for removing the distal cut guide and anterior pins after the resection.
Securing the 4-in-1 femoral cut guide and verifying resections for final cuts.
Steps for positioning the tibial pin guide and assessing alignment with reference lines.
Procedure for drilling and pinning the anterior lateral pin hole of the tibial pin guide.
Instructions for drilling the anterior medial hole of the tibial pin guide without placing a pin.
Method for safely removing the tibial pin guide from the tibia after drilling.
Ensuring both pins are correctly placed in the previously drilled anterior tibial holes.
Securing the tibial cut guide and performing the tibial resection.
Guidance to proceed with the surgery as described in the main Persona Surgical Technique document.